Japanese Kanji

jo

boil · seethe

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONジョjo
  • ONニョnyo
  • KUNゆ.でるyu
  • KUNう.でるu

Meaning

Boil, seethe.

Stroke order for 茹

茹 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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